Mysterious Resting State Networks Might Be What Allow Different Brain Therapies to Work
Deep brain stimulation and similar treatments target the hubs of larger resting-state networks in the brain, researchers find.
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Trust Is Waning, and Inequality May Be to Blame
Trust in others and confidence in institutions is declining, while economic inequality creeps up, a new study shows.
Dopamine Might Be Behind Impulsive Behavior
A monkey study suggests the brain chemical makes what's new and different more attractive.
School Counselors Do More Than You’d Think
Adding just one counselor to a school has an enormous impact on discipline and test scores, according to a new study.
How a Second Language Trains Your Brain for Math
Second languages strengthen the brain's executive control circuits, with benefits beyond words.
Would You Rather Go Blind or Lose Your Mind?
Americans consistently fear blindness, but how they compare it to other ailments varies across racial lines.
All-Girls Schools Don’t Make Girls More Competitive
Parents, not educational setting, may be the key.
For Charitable Products, Sex Doesn’t Sell
Sexy women may turn heads, but for pro-social and charitable products, they won't change minds.
Carbon Taxes Really Do Work
A new study shows that taxing carbon dioxide emissions could actually work to reduce greenhouse gases without any negative effects on employment and revenues.